Saw new Psychiatrist and I feel even worse 👎

Sublimed4 · Mar 09, 2019 at 05:36 PM

Been seeing a new psychiatrist for 2 visits. I was taking 10mg of Pristiq and 70mg of Vyvanse. She switched me to 10mg of Celexa and had me stop the Pristiq and Vyvanse.

She originally wanted to put me back on Prozac even though I told her I’ve been on it two times already with no effects. It wasn’t until I walked out of my appointment that she put me on Celexa.

Now I am worse than I have ever been. Not only am I more depressed, I have a rage building inside and it scares me.

I feel so helpless because I haven’t found a psychiatrist who has my best interest. I could tell she was anti-ADD med from the moment I met her. Even before I told her my history, she said I don’t need the Vyvanse. It seems these Docs just throw stuff against the wall and see what sticks. I’ve been on every SSRI along with other meds and nothing seems to help. In my opinion, these docs just are in it for the money and don’t care about us.

I’m very discouraged and have lost all hope of ever feeling better. 😰😰😰😰😰😰😰😰😰😰😰😰

Mar 09, 2019 at 05:53 PM

I am sorry about your new psychiatrist. I just saw a new one myself yesterday.

Psychiatric medication is a big guessing game. There really is no science to it at times. If something doesn't work they try to use something else and it can take a long time to find the right mix... Did you tell her not to switch your medications? Were your old meds working? I made it clear to my psychiatrist that I would not approve any change in my medications. For me, things are working...

I will keep you in my prayers and thoughts. If you ever need to talk feel free to contact me. Please be safe...

Raven

Sunflower123 · 08:32 PM

I had to go through several psychiatrists (some were a joke) over many years before I found the right match. I’ve been with my current pdoc for 15-17 years now and he’s a gem. He always solicits my input before changing meds.

It sounds like you need a new psychiatrist or to have a serious talk with the one you have now. Don’t give up. The right match for you might be right around the corner.

Hang in there.

sarahsweets · Mar 09, 2019 at 08:30 PM

What made you stop seeing the p-doc that had been prescribing the vyvanse for you? Did you get your detailed records so the new doctor could see which meds you were on and which ones have been working?

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Originally Posted by Sublimed4

Been seeing a new psychiatrist for 2 visits. I was taking 10mg of Pristiq and 70mg of Vyvanse. She switched me to 10mg of Celexa and had me stop the Pristiq and Vyvanse.

She originally wanted to put me back on Prozac even though I told her I’ve been on it two times already with no effects. It wasn’t until I walked out of my appointment that she put me on Celexa.

Now I am worse than I have ever been. Not only am I more depressed, I have a rage building inside and it scares me.

I feel so helpless because I haven’t found a psychiatrist who has my best interest. I could tell she was anti-ADD med from the moment I met her. Even before I told her my history, she said I don’t need the Vyvanse. It seems these Docs just throw stuff against the wall and see what sticks. I’ve been on every SSRI along with other meds and nothing seems to help. In my opinion, these docs just are in it for the money and don’t care about us.

I’m very discouraged and have lost all hope of ever feeling better. 😰😰😰😰😰😰😰😰😰😰😰😰

Mar 09, 2019 at 09:04 PM

Sorry you're having such a tough time, Sublimed4

Do you know why you feel angry? Were you saying the rage is related to the disconnect with your new doctor or something else? Some folks have suggested that depression is actually a form of unexpressed anger.

Are you open to other ideas for dealing with depression or strictly the medical model/medication?

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Anonymous44076 Guest Posts: n/a	Mar 09, 2019 at 09:04 PM #5 Sorry you're having such a tough time, Sublimed4 Do you know why you feel angry? Were you saying the rage is related to the disconnect with your new doctor or something else? Some folks have suggested that depression is actually a form of unexpressed anger. Are you open to other ideas for dealing with depression or strictly the medical model/medication?
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